S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise on tech boost - Regional Media News

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise on tech boost - Regional Media News

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 17 (Reuters) - Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures gained on Monday as a strong revenue forecast from AI leader Anthropic supported technology stocks, while investors weighed the prospect of fewer interest-rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve against Middle East tensions. Reuters reported on Friday that Anthropic, which is preparing for its IPO, forecast 2028 revenue of roughly $190 billion to $200 billion, according …

Another look at the AI bubble

While the debate continues over whether the artificial intelligence (AI) thematic is a bubble, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq continue to climb a wall of worry. You’d think this would cause at least some of the AI sceptics to throw in the towel, but if anything, it has reinforced their resolve and reinforced their… Continue reading →

Nasdaq Futures Lead S&P in Pre-Market; AI Rally Drives Rebound

NEW YORK, August 17, 2026, 08:15 EDT — U.S. equity markets remained shut with regular trading scheduled to open at 09:30 EDT. Nasdaq futures rose 0.52%, outpacing the S&P 500 move by fourfold. Micron gained 3% amid renewed attention on AI and memory demand. The VIX remained under 15 even as oil and Middle East…